Akamai and P3M Announce Strategic Partnership for Zero Trust ICAM Solutions in UK Government and Defense Supply Chain

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Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) and P3M Works have announced a strategic partnership to deliver zero trust identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) solutions for UK government and defense supply chains. The collaboration combines Akamai's proven zero trust security capabilities, currently used by the U.S. Department of Defense, with P3M's expertise in UK government requirements.

The partnership will focus on Akamai's Zero Trust Federated ICAM solutions, which enable secure collaboration with vendors, contractors, and allies without exposing underlying networks. Key features include federated identity management, zero trust policy enforcement, continuous authentication, and comprehensive auditing. The joint offering will be available to UK government agencies and their supply chain partners starting in Q3 2025.

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• Partnership leverages Akamai's proven track record with U.S. DoD networks
• Expands Akamai's market presence in UK government and defense sector
• Solution addresses critical security gaps in defense supply chain
• Joint offering available in Q3 2025, providing near-term revenue potential

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Collaboration to leverage Akamai's proven Tactical ICAM capabilities and P3M Works' UK government expertise to secure third-party access and supply chain operations

LONDON, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, and P3M Works, a UK-based cyber resilience and transformation consultancy trusted across government and critical national infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver zero trust identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) solutions for UK government and defense supply chains. The partnership will combine Akamai's proven zero trust security capabilities, currently deployed across U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks, with P3M's deep understanding of UK government requirements to deliver robust supply chain security frameworks. Together they will address the growing need to secure third-party access to sensitive systems and data.

"P3M Works's established relationships with the UK government and National Security, combined with Akamai's proven ICAM technologies creates a powerful offering that addresses a critical security gap in the defense supply chain," said Jack Marley, Founder of P3M Works. "This partnership allows us to implement policy-based controls that enforce least-privilege access while providing the flexibility needed to maintain operational effectiveness across complex multi-party collaborations. We're bringing next-generation technology solutions to organizations that need assurance, speed, and trust in every access decision."

The partnership will combine Akamai's proven zero trust security capabilities, currently deployed across multiple U.S. DoD networks, with P3M's deep understanding of UK government requirements to deliver robust supply chain security frameworks. Specifically, the focus will be on Akamai's Zero Trust Federated ICAM solutions, which have been successfully implemented by the U.S. Army. These solutions enable secure collaboration with vendors, contractors, and allies without exposing underlying networks or expanding the attack surface.

"Building on our two decades of success securing mission-critical systems for the U.S. DoD and Federal Civilian government, we're excited to partner with P3M Works to bring these solutions to UK government agencies and their supply chain partners," said Martin Hellmer, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Akamai. "The increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the expansion of supply chain attack vectors demand a zero trust approach that continuously validates every access request, regardless of source or destination."

Akamai's solutions enable a policy engine that enforces dynamic, context-aware access decisions based on identity, device health, and behavioral analytics. This approach minimizes the risk of supply chain vulnerabilities and insider threats through continuous verification of all access requests, even in disconnected, denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

Key features of the joint proposition include:

• Federated identity management for secure third-party collaboration
• Zero Trust policy enforcement with dynamic, attribute-based access control
• Continuous authentication and authorization throughout user sessions
• Support for various authenticators, including hardware tokens and mobile authentication
• Comprehensive auditing and monitoring of third-party activities

Together, Akamai and P3M Works will address the urgent need for resilient, context-aware access management across complex and distributed UK defense environments. The collaborative offering will be available to UK government agencies and their supply chain partners beginning in Q3 2025.

Akamai is a Lead Sponsor of CYBERUK, the UK government's flagship cybersecurity event, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre. The event takes place in Manchester at Manchester Central, May 6-8. Akamai will exhibit on stand C10.

About P3M Works
P3M Works is a Cheltenham, UK based Cyber resilience consultancy that helps public sector, defence, and fintech organisations that can't afford failure or compromise in the face of evolving, high-stakes cyber threats. P3M Works achieve resilience by applying our proven strategies, elite expertise, and enterprise-grade solutions to protect national security to your cyber challenges. This allows our customers to operate confidently, grow without fear, and stay ahead of their most advanced adversaries. We bring the same rigour, discipline, and precision that we use across national security to every project, guaranteeing that your security strategy is as resilient and dynamic as the threats it faces. P3M Works' services cover people, processes, compliance matters and technology to build organisational resilience.

Learn more at www.p3mworks.co.uk or follow LinkedIn.

About Akamai
Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense-in-depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai's full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world's most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

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Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the proposed partnership. These forward-looking statements are based on Akamai's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Akamai's partnership with P3M Works?

The partnership aims to deliver zero trust identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) solutions for UK government and defense supply chains, combining Akamai's security capabilities with P3M's UK government expertise.

When will AKAM's joint offering with P3M Works be available?

The collaborative offering will be available to UK government agencies and their supply chain partners beginning in Q3 2025.

What are the key features of Akamai's ICAM solution for UK defense?

Key features include federated identity management, zero trust policy enforcement, continuous authentication, dynamic access control, and comprehensive auditing of third-party activities.

Where is Akamai (AKAM) showcasing their cybersecurity solutions in the UK?

Akamai is a Lead Sponsor at CYBERUK, the UK government's flagship cybersecurity event, taking place in Manchester Central from May 6-8, exhibiting at stand C10.